With everything going down to the final day, there’s a possibility that Orlando Pirates could stumble at the final hurdle.
Orlando Pirates will be feeling the pressure
With 10 goals and eight assists in the league this term, 21-year-old Rele Mofokeng is the club’s most reliable match-winner. If this is to be his last season with the club, he’d love to sign off with a league crown. 12 years is a long time to wait for a title.
What are the permutations?
After failing to beat Durban City at Orlando Stadium, Pirates have to win at Orbit College on the final day to win this season’s Betway Premiership title. Orbit have their own incentive to get a positive result. A win for the hosts would potentially see them climb out of the relegation playoff slot, depending on how Marumo Gallants go against Stellenbosch. Gallants and Orbit are level on 24 points, but Gallants sit above College by virtue of a superior goal difference. Stellies have nothing to play for, so on paper, Gallants have an easier assignment. Pirates should expect Orbit to be scrapping for their lives, so nothing should be taken for granted.
Arsenal got the job done, over to you Pirates
Without kicking a ball midweek, Arsenal became Premier League champions to end a painful 22-year wait. Manchester City had to beat Bournemouth to take the title race to the final day, but they only managed a 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium. The pressure is off the Gunners on the final day when they visit Crystal Palace, so manager Mikel Arteta will likely shuffle his pack to rest some legs before their Champions League final date with PSG on May 30th.
